Ston Wine
What and Where to Drink in Ston?
We spent a couple days in Ston researching what local wines to drink and where to drink them. We’ve compiled a summary of the information we collected so you can start enjoying Ston wines as soon as you arrive!
Significantly, Ston is located in Croatia’s famous Dalmatia region. The best Dalmatian wines are Plavac Mali from the Dingac and Postup wine-growing areas. If you prefer white wine, Posip deserves a try.
The best place to get local wine is at the winery producing it. There are several wineries located near Ston. If you have a car (or, preferably, a driver), it would be worth the short trip to taste the local wines.
If you prefer to stay in town, there are a couple wine bars have a good selection of Croatian wines.
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Local Wine in Ston
Dalmatia Wine
Ston is located in the Dalmatia wine region. The Dalmatia Wine page includes information we’ve gathered about the excellent wines produced in the region.
The thriving winemaking industry on the Pelješac peninsula produces many of the local wines found in Ston’s shops and restaurants.
Wine Bars in Ston
After a day of walking the Old Town Walls and taking in all the architectural attractions, you can sit back and relax with a glass of wine at one of the local wine bars.
Konoba – Kušaonica Natura Ston
Address: Široka 8A, 20230, Ston, Croatia
Wine Bar Cardo Ston
Address: Prolaz lukše Beretića 6, 20230, Ston, Croatia
Wine Shops in Ston
The grocery stores in Ston have a large selection of bottled wine. However, if you are looking for something special, the souvenir shop and some of the wine bars sell wines from boutique wineries by the bottle.
Natura Dalmatia
Address: Trg Marina Držića, 20230, Ston, Croatia
Wineries Near Ston
There are many wineries very close to Ston. In fact, there are several wineries within 1/2 hr of Ston, where you can tour the vineyards, taste the wines, and learn about the winemaking process.
Zeljko Ledinic Vineyard
Address: Ponikve 27, 20230, Ston, Croatia
Winery LŽ
Address: D414, 20230, Metohija, Croatia
Marlais Winery
Address: D414 3, 20230, Boljenovići, Croatia
Winery Bukvić
Address: Ponikve, Metohija 15, 20230, Ston, Croatia
Vina Vukas Winery
Address: D414 7, 20230, Boljenovići, Croatia
Vina Vukas Winery offer wine tastings as well as liquor and olive oil tastings.
Winery Ledinic
Address: 20230, Metohija, Croatia
Wine Tours from Ston
If you’ve seen Ston and have time for a private tour to taste some of the best wine Croatia has to offer, there are multiple options to on the Pelješac peninsula. Here are several highly-rated wine tours to consider!
Self-Guided Winery Tour from Ston
If you only have one day for a wine tasting tour near Ston, we recommend visiting one or more of the suggested wineries in the following order:
If you have a driver (and you definitely should), you could visit all four wineries on the list while spending less than an hour in the car during a roundtrip from Ston. Of course, how long the entire tour takes will depend on how many wineries you visit and how long you spend at each winery.
NOTE: Some wineries in Croatia require reservations for tastings and tours. We suggest you contact them ahead of time to make any necessary arrangements.
Where Is the Best Place To Stay In Ston?
Hotels in Ston
There are many great places to stay in Ston. For the best experience, we recommend staying inside the Old Town (the castle marker on the map below is a great square inside the Old Town).
Below is an interactive map with hotel and apartment options that can be filtered to meet your needs. Select your travel dates to get specific availability and prices.
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FAQs About Ston Wine
What are the best wines in Croatia?
The finest native white wine variety is Pošip, while the top red wine variety is Plavac Mali.
Why is Croatian wine so good?
Intense sunlight, rocky soil, and maritime influences contribute to the production of wines with bold flavors, firm tannins, and significant aging potential.
What is the red wine of Croatia?
Plavac Mali is the most widely planted red variety in Croatia and a favorite among Dalmatian wines.